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Government Information Sites
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| Agencies and Public Bodies |
| Information about Executive Agencies and Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs), their purpose, history and organisation. |
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| Appeals Service |
| Arranges and hears appeals on social security, child support, vaccine damage, tax credit and compensation recovery. |
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| Audit Commission |
| Ensures public money is used economically, efficiently and effectively. |
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| Business Link |
| Advice and information for new and small businesses. |
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| Census 1901 |
| The official genealogy site of the 1901 Census for England & Wales |
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| Census 2001 |
| Information on the 2001 Census and links to previous censuses |
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| Charity Commission |
| Monitors and maintains the integrity of all charities in England and Wales |
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| Constitutional Affairs |
| From the 12 June 2003 the Department for Constitutional Affairs incorporated most of the responsibilities of the former Lord Chancellor's Department as well as responsibilities of the Scotland Office and Wales Office |
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| Court Service |
| Responsible for running the court system in England and Wales |
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| DCMS |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport. |
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| DEFRA |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. |
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| Department for Constitutional Affairs |
| On 12 June 2003, the new Department of Constitutional Affairs was established. This department will incorporate the work of the previous Lord Chancellor's Department and the Scotland and Wales Offices. |
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| DfES |
| Department for Education and Skills, responsible for education and work-based learning. |
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| DfID |
| Department for International Development, promotes international development and the reduction of poverty. |
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| DfT |
| Responsible for transport issues. |
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| DoH |
| Department of Health, responsible for all aspects of health. |
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| Downing Street |
| Information on policy, news and paliamentary speeches from the Prime Minister's office. |
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| DTI |
| Department of Trade and Industry, responsible for economic development and UK competitiveness. |
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| DWP |
| Department for Work and Pensions, responsible for jobs and benefits. |
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| FCO |
| Foreign and Commonwealth Office, responsible for international relations and foreign affairs |
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| Financial Ombudsman Service |
| The Financial Ombudsman Service provides consumers with a free, independent service for resolving a wide range of disputes with financial firms - from insurance and mortgages to savings and investments. |
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| Forestry Commission |
| Responsible for the protection and growth of Britain's forests and woodlands |
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| GCHQ |
| British intelligence organisation. |
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| HMSO |
| Her Majesty's Stationery Office manages and regulates government information |
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| Home Office |
| Responsible for internal affairs in England and Wales |
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| House of Commons |
| Information about House of Commons business, publications, Members and committees |
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| House of Lords |
| Information about the work of the House of Lords and its Select Committees |
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| Jobcentre Plus |
| With nearly half a million jobs online, Jobcentre Plus helps jobseekers and employers get the most out of the employment market. |
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| Just Ask |
| Legal advice portal providing a directory of solicitors, advice agencies and information providers across England and Wales. |
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| LCD |
| As of 12 June 2003, the Department for Constitutional Affairs will incorporate most of the responsibilities of the former Lord Chancellor's Department as well as responsibilities of the Scotland Office and Wales Office |
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| Lord Chancellor's Department |
| As of 12 June 2003, the Department for Constitutional Affairs will incorporate most of the responsibilities of the former Lord Chancellor's Department as well as responsibilities of the Scotland Office and Wales Office |
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| MOD |
| Ministry of Defence, responsible for defending the UK and overseas territories. |
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| National Archives |
| The National Archives for England, Wales and the UK. Incorporates the work of the former Public Record Office and the Historical Manuscripts Commission |
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| NHS Plus |
| Information about occupational health services within the NHS |
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| NIO |
| Northern Ireland Office |
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| Office of Communications (Ofcom) |
| Ofcom is the regulator for the UK communications industry, merging functions of the Independent Television Commission, the Broadcasting Standards Commission, the Office of Telecommunications, the Radio Authority and the Radiocommunications Agency. |
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| Patent Office |
| Responsible for intellectual property rights in the UK |
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| Paymaster General |
| Operates the statutory accounts of the Paymaster General at the Bank of England under delegated authority |
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| Pensions Service |
| Part of the Department for Work and Pensions which aims to help people make decisions about pensions and retirement |
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| Planning Portal |
| Explains how the planning system works and how you can make an application or appeal. |
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| Privy Council Office |
| Deals with organisations and companies under royal charter and professional regulatory bodies |
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| Public Bodies and Agencies |
| Information about Executive Agencies and Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs), their purpose, history and organisation |
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| Scotland Office |
| On the 12 June 2003 the work of the Scotland Office was incorporated into the new Department for Constitutional Affairs |
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| Scottish Executive |
| The devolved government of Scotland, accountable to the Scottish Parliament |
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| Scottish Parliament |
| The legislature for devolved matters in Scotland, elected to make laws on those matters and to scrutinise the policies of the Scottish Executive |
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| Ten Downing Street |
| Information on policy, news and paliamentary speeches from the Prime Minister's office |
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| Valuation Office |
| Maintains the business rating and council tax valuation lists for England and Wales |
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| Visas UK |
| UK visa information on whether or not a visa is required and how to apply for one |
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| Wales Office |
| On the 12 June 2003 the work of the Wales Office was incorporated into the new Department for Constitutional Affairs |
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| Welsh Assembly |
| Develops and implements policies on behalf of the people of Wales |
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| Welsh Assembly - Cymru |
| Develops and implements policies on behalf of the people of Wales (Welsh language version). |
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| Women and Equality Unit |
| Cabinet Office unit responsible for co-ordinating policy on women and gender equality issues |
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| Worktrain |
| The national jobs and learning site |
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| Zoos Forum |
| Promotes the role of zoos in conservation, education and scientific research |
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| Aberhonddu |
| The Welsh name for Brecon Town Council in Wales |
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| Abertawe |
| The Welsh name for Swansea City and County Council in Wales |
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| Barri |
| The Welsh version of Barry Town Council in Wales |
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| Bedfordshire County Council |
| Information service for the County Council of Bedfordshire, while a transfer to Bedfordshire On-line is carried out. |
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| Bewmaris |
| The Welsh name for Beaumaris Town Council in Wales |
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| Blaenafon |
| The Welsh name for Blaenavon Town Council in Wales |
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| Bro Morgannwg |
| The Welsh name for Vale of Glamorgan County Borough Council |
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| Caerdydd |
| The Welsh version of Cardiff City County Council in Wales |
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| Caerffili |
| The Welsh version of Caerphilly County Borough Council in Wales |
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| Cas Gwent |
| The Welsh name for Chepstow Town Council in Wales |
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| Casnewydd |
| The Welsh name for Newport City Council in Wales |
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| Castell-nedd |
| The Welsh name for Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council in Wales |
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| Cil y coed |
| The Welsh name for Caldicot Town Council in Wales |
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| Cydweli |
| The Welsh name for Kidwelly Town Council in Wales |
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| Derry City Council |
| Website for the City Council of Derry in County Derry, Northern Ireland |
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| Hull City Council |
| Website of the City Council of Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire |
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| Merthur Tudful |
| The Welsh name for Merthyr Tydfil County and Borough Council in Wales |
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| Rhaeadr Gwy |
| The Welsh name for Rhayader Town Council in Wales |
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| Sir Benfro |
| The Welsh name for Pembrokeshire County Council in Wales |
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| Sir Ddinbych |
| Welsh version of Denbighshire County Council in Wales |
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| Sir Fynwy |
| The Welsh name for Monmouthshire County Council in Wales |
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| Sir y Fflint |
| The Welsh name for Flintshire County Council in Wales |
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| Thurrock Council |
| Thurrock Council is a unitary local authority in the county of Essex |
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